Civil War Podcast, Episode 156

BACK TO THE PENINSULA…

Joseph Eggleston Johnston (1807-1891)
Joseph Eggleston Johnston (1807-1891)

In which we review the important events of the Peninsula Campaign, up to the Battle of Fair Oaks (May 31- June 1, 1862), and Robert E. Lee’s appointment to command the Army of Northern Virginia.

Lib of Congress CW Desk Ref

Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Library of Congress Civil War Desk Reference” edited by Margaret E. Wagner, Gary W. Gallagher, and Paul Finkelman.